This lesson will develop understanding of philanthropy through definition and actions. Activities for students to get to know themselves and their classmates, utilizing concepts of philanthropy, will provide learners with meaningful opportunities for later service learning projects.
To develop a working understanding of the definition of philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
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